Susan wrote...
No, it's okay. That happens when they're done! Just let the vine dry out completely, then pull off the pumpkin. (Hold the body of the pumpkin, put your foot on the dried out stem and lift the pumpkin.)

Angela Henderson wrote...
But...it's not Halloween yet! Pumpkin didn't get my memo about the dates I guess...

Susan wrote...
As long as the skin isn't compromised by bugs or nicks it will last a long time. Once harvested using above method, keep in cool dry place.